The Chevrolet Blazer EV with the longest range and rear-wheel drive is already discontinued.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV with the longest range and rear-wheel drive is already discontinued.

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      Chevrolet is quietly reducing its Blazer EV lineup, and this change will significantly impact various enthusiasts.

      The Chevrolet Blazer EV is the only model available with front-wheel, all-wheel, and rear-wheel drive. However, while this holds true for the 2025 model year, it will no longer be the case for 2026, as the rear-wheel-drive version will not return. This adjustment also decreases the model's maximum EPA-rated range and removes the second most powerful variant, which is certainly a setback for buyers and enthusiasts in sunbelt states.

      Chevrolet confirmed this lineup alteration to The Drive on Tuesday.

      Chevrolet representative Genna Young informed The Drive, “To simplify our product offerings while still providing the most popular options for consumers, RWD will not be available starting with the 2026 model year. The Chevrolet Blazer EV will now be offered in FWD, AWD, and performance AWD in the new SS model.”

      The rear-wheel-drive Blazer EV features a single permanent magnetic motor and gearset located in the rear, combined with a final drive ratio of 11.63:1. Its output is rated at 365 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque.

      This powertrain was the longest-range Blazer EV available, boasting an EPA-rated range of 334 miles. The next closest option is the new FWD Blazer EV, offering 312 miles of range. The new SS model has a range of 303 miles, while the standard AWD version, equipped with a dual-motor setup, can achieve 283 miles on a full charge.

      Consequently, the new range leader of the Blazer EV lineup features an electric motor mounted at the front, rated at 220 hp and 243 lb-ft of torque, with a final drive ratio of 11.59:1.

      Battery size also plays a significant role in this situation. Rear-wheel-drive Blazer EVs and the SS model utilize a larger 102-kWh battery pack, whereas front-wheel and dual-motor all-wheel-drive versions have a smaller 85-kWh pack. All packs use the same lithium-ion NCMA chemistry, and none of the Blazer EVs employ an LFP battery.

      The Blazer EVs equipped with the larger 102-kWh battery can charge at a maximum rate of up to 190 kW, while the smaller 85-kWh versions have a lower peak charge rate of 150 kW.

      With a price of $57,090, including a $1,495 destination charge, the rear-wheel-drive Blazer EV was the second most expensive model. The most costly trim is currently the SS, priced at $62,590, while the new FWD range leader costs $46,095, applicable for the 2025 SUV. Pricing for the 2026 models is yet to be announced.

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The Chevrolet Blazer EV with the longest range and rear-wheel drive is already discontinued. The Chevrolet Blazer EV with the longest range and rear-wheel drive is already discontinued.

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The Chevrolet Blazer EV with the longest range and rear-wheel drive is already discontinued.

Chevy is discontinuing the RWD Blazer EV, along with its longest-range and second-most-powerful trim.